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Odd Thomas
- An Odd Thomas Novel (Odd Thomas, Book 1)
- Narrated by: David Aaron Baker
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
Meet Odd Thomas, the unassuming young hero of Dean Koontz’s dazzling New York Times bestseller, a gallant sentinel at the crossroads of life and death who offers up his heart in these pages and will forever capture yours.
“The dead don’t talk. I don’t know why.” But they do try to communicate, with a short-order cook in a small desert town serving as their reluctant confidant. Sometimes the silent souls who seek out Odd want justice. Occasionally their otherworldly tips help him prevent a crime. But this time it’s different.
A stranger comes to Pico Mundo, accompanied by a horde of hyena-like shades who herald an imminent catastrophe. Aided by his soul mate, Stormy Llewellyn, and an unlikely community of allies that includes the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, Odd will race against time to thwart the gathering evil. His account of these shattering hours, in which past and present, fate and destiny, converge, is a testament by which to live—an unforgettable fable for our time destined to rank among Dean Koontz’s most enduring works.
Critic reviews
"Once in a very great while, an author does everything right—as Koontz has in this marvelous novel.... the story, like most great stories, runs on character—and here Koontz has created a hero whose honest, humble voice will resonate with many.... This is Koontz working at his pinnacle, providing terrific entertainment that deals seriously with some of the deepest themes of human existence: the nature of evil, the grip of fate and the power of love."—Publishers Weekly
"Dean Koontz almost occupies a genre of his own. He is a master at building suspense and holding the reader spellbound."—Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler."—The Times (London)
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- Anonymous User
- 08-03-24
the reader has the perfect voice for Odd.
It was exactly the way it was in my imagination, when I read the book.A lot of audio books aren't like that.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-03-24
I seem to have allergies.😢
I really, really wish Audible had the sequel to this, I enjoyed every single moment of this, from the sweet but dark tone of it all to the excellence of the narrator.
Give it a go, you might like it.
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- Nancy
- 10-12-23
I read it many years ago...
I read this in hardback when it was first released, and it was always one of my "go to" books. This audio version was outstanding, David Aaron Baker felt and sounded exactly as I always imagined. He was outstanding. The power of this story has not diminished, it still made me laugh out loud and cry at the unexpected ending. Beautiful Mr Koontz.
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- Mollie
- 17-03-24
Can he !!
I just loved the audible presentation, and was thoroughly wrapped up in the story, love love loved it
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- Nigel C. Cox
- 21-12-23
Humorous, troubling, heartbreaking, extraordinary, unique
This is a beautiful story and is performed outstandingly.
If you’ve seen the movie you’ll know what you are in for but there is plenty of other material, as there always is, in the book that never got into the film.
Highly recommended.
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- S L Jones
- 17-10-23
Couldn’t stop listening
A bit surprised and gutted that book 2 isn’t available on audible - was all lined up for the next listen!
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- Kirstie
- 14-03-24
Ghost Story
Good enough story though sometimes predictable. Don't have anything else to say but have to fill the box.
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- S J MORRIS
- 25-12-23
Perfect.
A truly fantastic and unique novel, made better by flawless narration. If you don't fall in love with Odd and Stormy you're just plain dead inside.
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- vicki guy
- 04-11-23
really lovely book
engaging and nice storyline. The likable character and storyline keeps you engaged through the whole story.
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- Jo
- 13-04-24
Love this
Love the style of writing, enjoyed the humour and the surprises. You will love the all the characters.
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